There are times when I can't hold anything or lift anything

March 01, 2017 | 12m 00s

In this conversation, a woman recounts life with extended concerns originating from her diabetes diagnosis.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:Over 80

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Taking care of others, and how your health doesn't affect your life and what you do

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Diabetes; Obesity; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you

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